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$15.45m For Youth Crime Taskforce

$15.45m For Youth Crime Taskforce

The State Government announced $15.452 million funding on Monday to secure the future of the Youth Crime Taskforce, a key part of Queensland Police’s crackdown on youth crime.

Man Trampled By Horse

Man Trampled By Horse

A man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being trampled by a horse on a private property in the South Burnett on Sunday morning.

Two More Teenagers Charged

Two More Teenagers Charged

Two more teenagers have been charged in relation to property offences in the South Burnett between December 31 and January 1.

Disaster Group Activated

Disaster Group Activated

The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group met on Tuesday at 9:00am following its activation on Monday night.

Man Charged With Child Rape

Man Charged With Child Rape

A man has been charged over alleged sexual offences against a child.

Flood Chaos Hits Kingaroy

Flood Chaos Hits Kingaroy

Emergency services scrambled to help people stranded in floodwaters after a dangerous storm pelted Kingaroy and surrounding areas on Monday night.

Man Killed In Crash

Man Killed In Crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash at the top of the Cooyar Range on Monday afternoon.

Christmas In The South Burnett

Christmas In The South Burnett

South Burnett families have been busily celebrating the festive season – and keeping Santa on the move – at Christmas carnivals throughout the region.

Another Milestone For Kumbia Hall

Another Milestone For Kumbia Hall

The community-led project to save the historic Kumbia Hall passed a major milestone on Thursday with concrete being poured to finish the installation of another 56 stumps.

Heads Up Hivesville!

Heads Up Hivesville!

The South Burnett Regional Council’s amnesty for Hivesville residents to work with Council to get their buildings up to legal minimum standards expires on Friday.

Students Celebrate Success

Students Celebrate Success

A special graduation ceremony was held earlier this month at TAFE Queensland’s Nurunderi campus to celebrate Cherbourg’s latest bunch of graduates.